Amy Tyler

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Textured Yarn Tutorial: Adding Locks as an Intermittent Third Ply

Try this high-impact, no-fuss way to make textured locks shine.

What Do Yarn Numbers Mean? Weaving Yarns

Wonder what the numbers such as 5/3 or 2/20 mean in weaving yarn? Amy Tyler has the answers.

How Do I Spin a More Consistent Yarn?

Use plyback samples and frequent referencing to improve your spinning with Amy Tyler.

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Knitting the Zig Zag Tunic in Handspun

Get a designer’s tips for spinning and knitting a handspun sweater to show off the design details.

Blending Colors at the Wheel

See Amy Tyler’s method of creating blended yarns by pre-drafting more than one color of roving together to produce interesting color variations.

What do Yarn Numbers Mean? Measuring Knitting Yarn

Whether you’re measuring handspun or millspun, learn about some of the most common classifications for measuring knitting yarn.

Plying for Balance

A balanced skein is one that hangs without showing any twist in the skein and without any kinks in the yarn making up the skein.

Handspun Mittens from the Mitten State

I live in the northwest corner of the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Winters are long here. Handspun mittens, therefore, are essential winter wear.

Lazy Kates: Beginner Basics

Learn how the orientation of your lazy kates can affect the outcome of plying your handspun yarn.

Tulle & Tools for Blending Boards

Blending accessories include anything that helps you get the fiber onto the blending board and back off again.

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